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Jean-Claude Van Damme is best known as one of the most iconic action stars of the ’80s and ’90s. With high-kicking roles in films like Bloodsport, Kickboxer, and Universal Soldier, he earned his place as a martial arts legend on screen. The superstar carries an impressive tough-guy impression. However, many fans are unaware that he once ventured into an entirely different genre when he made a guest appearance on Friends. Yes, Van Damme made a surprise cameo on Friends, which sadly turned out to be a rather awkward experience.
Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Memorable Cameo On Friends
The year was 1996. Friends was at the height of popularity, and every big-name celebrity wanted to make a cameo on the show. Jean-Claude Van Damme became one of the most prominent guest stars. He featured in Season 2, Episode 13, “The One After the Super Bowl: Part 2.”
On the set of a film being shot in New York City, Van Damme plays a fictionalized version of himself and attracts the attention of both Monica (Courteney Cox) and Rachel (Jennifer Aniston). As the two friends vie for his attention, a lighthearted rivalry starts. Rachel steps in when Monica is too shy to approach him, creating a classic Friends situation filled with awkward moments and hilarious misunderstandings.
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For years, the only thing I knew Jean Claude Van Damme from was his cameo on Friends.
Now every time I see him in a movie, I inevitably say, “I can crush a walnut with my buttcheeks.” pic.twitter.com/Zem2cCDEdu
— Jess (@jessipop2k) November 30, 2024
